It was a laid back week around here. Things got done! Rooms were cleaned! Shelves were built! Many other useful things were accomplished! And that's really all I have to report about the week. Just a lot of things getting done, but none of them were noteworthy on their own. Obligatory Mina Photo: One of … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 2, 2021
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Sunday Sum-Up: April 25, 2021
So. Last week was much quieter than I thought it would be going into it. Hooray! I still celebrated the end of the week, because why not? Also, there were Things To Celebrate because I received my second Covid vaccination shot, and Netflix's Shadow and Bone premiered. Hooray! Obligatory Mina Photo: Okay. Let me tell … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 25, 2021
Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
It has been a singularly noisy week, thanks to loud birds and louder neighbors. I'm stuck with the birds-- especially as Spring progresses. But I've heard that the noisy neighbors will be moving out soon, so I'm hoping that the next neighbors will be significantly quieter. It wouldn't be difficult, given the loudness of the … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
Big Books for 2021
There are some big books that have been sitting on my shelves for a while, just waiting for me to get around to giving them the time and effort they deserve. I'm not intimidated by big books. I'm fine with reading them. I mean, this year I read a 600 page biography of Thomas Cromwell, … Continue reading Big Books for 2021
Sunday Sum-Up
I'm back! Obviously. I did not drive off a cliff, get kidnapped by elves, or get washed away by sneaker waves on Reynisfjara. I endured fifteen hours of air travel and airports on a couple of hours of sleep, and I've mostly recovered from jet lag thanks to generous doses of iced coffee. Now comes … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
